About

NGV Kids on Tour is a series of art making activities presented by the National Gallery of Victoria, run at the Notting Hill Neighbourhood House from the 8th of April till the 15th of April, during the Easter Holidays.

For children aged 12 and below. Each day will consist of one or two activities, so your children can choose which day they wish to attend.

8th April, Saturday, 11 AM - 2 PM : 

Make a Collage: inspired by the work of Georges Braque, considered the first artist to include paper collage in his art works, children will experiment with colour and shape to cut and paste their own colourful masterpieces. This activity is designed for children four years and younger with the help of an adult.

Just Imagine: This activity encourages children to transform colourful activity sheets into a new scene, creature or object, drawing inspiration from artist Oscar Dominguez’s printing technique called ‘decalcomania’.  This activity is designed for children four years and younger with the help of an adult.

10th April, Monday , 10 AM- 1 PM

 Create a Portrait: young artists will learn how to draw a subject’s face while highlighting individuality through character, gestures, and movements. This activity is designed for children twelve years and younger with the help of an adult.

12th April, Wednesday 10 AM- 1 PM

Make a Poem: Inspired by artist and poet Natalia Goncharova, children draw a portrait using pencils and oil pastels then write an accompanying poem to encourage children to explore their creative writing talent.This activity is designed for children four years and younger, with the help of an adult to write their ideas.

Make a Creature: In this group activity inspired by Surrealist artist Remedios Varo, children will take turns to draw parts of a creature, resulting in wild and original creations. This activity is designed for children five years and younger with the help of an adult.

14th April, Friday 10 AM- 1 PM

 Character Design: Inspired by Anime and comic books, Lama Lama artist, Rubii Red creates characters that speak to issues which are important to her and her community. In this activity, Rubii Red shares her techniques to help teens draw their own character. This activity is designed for children twelve years and younger with the help of an adult.

15th April, Saturday 11 AM- 2 PM

Make a Sculpture: Pablo Picasso practised paper-cutting and folding from an early age and continued to utilise these techniques throughout his career. In this hands-on activity, kids are invited to create their own three-dimensional tabletop sculpture reminiscent of Picasso’s maquettes. This activity is designed for children four years and younger with the help of an adult.

Just Imagine: This activity encourages children to transform colourful activity sheets into a new scene, creature or object, drawing inspiration from artist Oscar Dominguez’s printing technique called ‘decalcomania’.  This activity is designed for children four years and younger with the help of an adult.

All our Volunteer Facilitators will have their valid Working with Children Checks.
We will have some fruits and snacks available, but please feel free to send packed luch for your children as well.

Please Note,

Photographs will be taken during the duration of the workshop.

all attendees will be required to fill in a photography permission form, as these photos will be used for promotion at the Notting Hill Neighbourhood House and the National Gallery of Victoria (NGV)

If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact us on : 03 9561 0114 or email us at: nhoffice@nottinghillnh.org.au

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Notting Hill Neighbourhood House
37 Westerfield Drive, Notting Hill Victoria 3168

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